‘Rejected’ – Rangers Fail with Bid for Winger
Rangers FC’s efforts to bolster their attacking options have taken a blow after a formal bid for a highly rated winger was reportedly rejected by his club. The Ibrox outfit had identified the dynamic wide man as a key summer target, but negotiations have hit a wall after the selling club deemed the offer “well below valuation.”
Sources close to the situation suggest that Rangers were in advanced talks to sign the 23-year-old winger, who impressed last season in a top-flight European league. While the identity of the player remains under wraps for now due to ongoing negotiations, it’s understood he is a fast, technical winger known for his one-on-one ability and end product the type of player the Light Blues have been missing in recent campaigns.
The failed bid, believed to be in the region of £2.5 million with performance based add-ons, was swiftly dismissed by the selling club, who are holding out for closer to £5 million. Talks were initiated earlier this month after Rangers’ new recruitment team, led by manager Philippe Clement and sporting director Nils Koppen, prioritized adding pace and creativity to the flanks ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Clement had reportedly made personal contact with the player, selling the vision of Rangers’ European ambitions and a starring role at Ibrox. The player, who has two years left on his current deal, is said to be open to the move but respectful of his current club’s stance.
This latest transfer setback has left fans divided. Some have praised the club’s restraint and fiscal discipline in not overpaying, while others worry that Rangers may be missing out on quality signings as rivals like Celtic continue to strengthen. After losing key players this summer including Ryan Kent and Fashion Sakala in previous windows the need for fresh attacking options is urgent.
Rangers have already made some moves this summer, securing signings in defense and midfield, but the wide areas remain a concern. With the Champions League qualifiers looming, there is a growing sense that time is ticking for the club to bring in top-tier talent that can hit the ground running.
Despite the setback, club insiders remain optimistic that a deal could still be revived if Rangers return with an improved offer. Alternatively, the club is also monitoring other wingers across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia as potential fallback options. The recruitment team is reportedly working tirelessly to avoid the kind of last-minute panic buys that have plagued the club in the past.
As fans await further developments, one thing is clear — Rangers’ pursuit of attacking firepower is far from over. Whether the rejected bid is a temporary roadblock or a sign of bigger transfer struggles ahead remains to be seen, but the pressure is mounting at Ibrox to deliver quality reinforcements and close the gap at the top of Scottish football.
